Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander put together a quality start Sunday against Kansas City, scattering three runs on four hits over seven innings to improve to 4-1 on the year.

Verlander struck out seven and walked four, improving his ERA to 2.68. He tossed 107 pitches, 65 for strikes. Over his last four starts covering 26 innings, Verlander has allowed eight earned runs.

Following the 9-4 road victory, Verlander will look to keep it going Friday at home against Minnesota. He is 2-1 with a 2.08 ERA in four starts at home.